Today’s episode features Trae Stephens, one of the Partners at Founders Fund. As a venture capitalist, Trae provides excellent insight into what investors are looking for in entrepreneurs. As Trae explains, “we’re looking for outliers.” Find out what that entails and also how Trae measures value by the ability to create abundance and decrease competition. Trae bounces effortlessly between business, theology, and philosophy as he speaks, and we really think you’ll enjoy listening to what he had to share!

Episode 70 - Entrepreneurs Who Create their Own Category with Trae Stephens of Founders Fund

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Episode 70 - Entrepreneurs Who Create their Own Category with Trae Stephens of Founders Fund

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